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The trip of a lifetime! 5 BR, 4.5 BA with amazing views and privacy, sleeps 12

Located in historic Sherrill's Ford, North Carolina, Carolina Hideaway is Lake Norman's finest rental home. The Hideaway is like an island onto itself, offering over 4200 square feet of casually elegant waterfront living (and 1000+ ft of porches) on a 4+ acre very private peninsula with stunning panoramic lake views from every room. Unmatched privacy!

SORRY, WE DO NOT HOST WEDDINGS OF ANY KIND. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Hideaway features:

- A large comfortable home, decorated to make you feel right at home on the lake. - A beautiful private boathouse bar sitting over the lake.

- A stunning kitchen featuring two islands and a Wolf 48' double oven.

The Hideaway is the most unique and special vacation home on NC's finest lake!

The Carolina Hideaway is truly unique. The setting is unmatched anywhere on the lake. It is the ultimate retreat -- as much a resort as a 'rental house' with beautiful views, lovely gardens, and so much to do.

Activities, activities, and activities: The number of things to do at the Hideaway is unmatched.

- 8 ft by 5 ft movie theatre

- 25 ft. x25 ft. waterfront foot sand box

- Large family fire pit area (seats 12)

- Boathouse bar

- Great fishing (feel free to use the poles in the boathouse)

- Kayaks

- Great swimming (and jumping off the dock)

- Boat and jet ski rental (with delivery)

- Outdoor ping pong

- Hammock

- A fully stocked game closet

Create lasting family memories at the Hideaway. It is designed with 'family time' in mind. There are so many ways to create great family memories that you'll want to come back year after year after year. It's truly a unique and amazing place that you'll want to experience over and over again.

More than half our summer is typically rented by December of the previous year to returning families.

We love the Hideaway and hope you will too!!

WE DO NOT HOST WEDDINGS OF ANY KIND. NO EXCEPTIONS - SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK.

Owner

Patrick OBrien

Member Since 2009

Premier Partner

This HomeAway partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.

Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within a few hours

Speaks:

English

Calendar last updated:

Aug 14, 2018

About Patrick OBrien

I'm an entrepreneur who builds and sells companies. I am also an author, a college professor and write for USA Today.

Patrick OBrien purchased this House in 2004

Why Patrick OBrien chose Lake Norman of Catawba

We found this amazing property in 2004 and immediately fell in love with it. The privacy, natural beauty, and views are unmatched. We love that there is a lot to do for our kids there - from kayaking and fishing to outdoor ping pong, playing in our beach area, enjoying s'mores at the fire pit, and, of course, swimming in Lake Norman! We did a massive renovation to the house in 2013, including a complete overhaul of the kitchen. It now features a 6 burner Wolf range, double islands, double sinks, and a spectacular view of the lake!

What makes this House unique

There is no other home on the lake like ours. We're the only home on a large peninsula, have spectacular views, a beach, a fire pit - and a heated and cooled boathouse bar! It's a wonderful family retreat. We have created amazing family memories here - and hope you will too!

Amenities

Internet

Air Conditioning

Accessible

Heater

Fireplace

Satellite or Cable

Children Welcome

Washer & Dryer

Parking

TV

No Smoking

Bedrooms

5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12

Bedroom 1

1 king

Bedroom 2

1 king

Bedroom 3

1 queen

Bedroom 4

2 twin/ single

Bedroom 5

3 twin/ single

Two true master bedrooms.
Also have an office with a pull-out queen sofa bed.

Bathrooms

4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths

Bathroom 1

toilet, tub, shower

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower

Bathroom 3

toilet, combination tub/shower

Bathroom 4

toilet, combination tub/shower

Bathroom 5

toilet

Location Type

Waterfront

Lake

Lake View

Lakefront

Amazing lake frontage on three sides of the property.

Water View

Waterfront

Theme

Family

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Wireless Internet

Telephone

Heating

Linens Provided

Washing Machine

Clothes Dryer

Fireplace

Sofa Bed

Parking

Garage

Internet

Towels Provided

Air Conditioning

Iron & Board

Activities Guide

Alarm Clock

Ceiling Fans

Water Cooler

Filtered Water

Firewood

Hair Dryer

Local Activities Guide

Local Restaurant Guide

Parking On Street

Kitchen

Cooking Utensils

Dishwasher

Freezer

Stove

Oven

48 inch Wolf double oven.

Microwave

Grill

Refrigerator

Coffee Maker

Mr Coffee and Keurig

Toaster

Blender

Mini Refrigerator

Stove

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Room

Child's Highchair

Dining

Large farm table. Seats 8. Additional seating for 4 at the bar, and seating for 12+ at three different tables outside.

comfy seating for 12 people

Entertainment

DVD Player

Television

8 ft projection movie theatre

VCR

Stereo

CD Player

Satellite / Cable

Books

Books for Adults

Ping Pong Table

Toys

Video Library

Outside

Wood Deck

Lawn / Garden

Barbecue

Sand Box

Kayak / Canoe

Outdoor Grill

Beach Chairs

Beach Towels

Balcony

Boat Dock

Outdoor Grill Gas

Patio

Porch / Veranda

Screen Porch / Veranda

Unscreened Porch / Veranda

Deck / Patio

Suitability

wheelchair accessible

suitable for elderly or infirm

Low Allergen Environment

Long-term Renters Welcome

Onsite Services

Private Chef

Attractions

churches

cinemas

marina

recreation center

theme parks

restaurants

Leisure Activities

walking

horseback riding

paddle boating

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

water skiing

swimming

sailing

fishing

golf

wind-surfing

tennis

freshwater fishing

jet skiing

pier fishing

water tubing

golf privileges optional

Notes

The home is loaded with things to do for kids of all ages. We have kayaks (4 doubles), huge movie theatre with video collection, outdoor ping pong, a beautiful fire pit, fishing poles, private sandy beach, hammock, etc etc.
We also offer access to rental boat delivery and private chefs (additional fee for their services).
WE DO NOT ALLOW WEDDINGS OF ANY KIND. THANK YOU.

44 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

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Great house, great location! Best vacation ever!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Todd H.

We hosted an extended family gathering at Carolina Hideaway, and I’d was the best vacation ever. We have been at many top notch estates in the US and around the world, but this is now our favorite. The house is in top condition, the property is very well maintained and the large property gave us privacy. Lake Norman is big, clean and not crowded so boating was wonderful. Patrick is a great host. Counting days till we return.

Submitted Aug 11, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thanks for your very kind review. We were delighted to have you and your family as guests and look forward to seeing you again next year!!

Fantastic vacation spot

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Vicki W.

We enjoyed our stay and we had a blast. The best vacation we ever had! The home was set on a beautiful and quiet lot. There was an easy access to the lake. The house had so many features such as a room with windows surrounding it so you can see the lake from most everywhere in a house. Our personal favorite was the kitchen. The house was decorated fantastic and it was very welcoming too. The owner Patrick was so nice and he was responsive.

Submitted Jul 22, 2018

Amazing property with a gorgeous lake front view!

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Kristin D.

From the very first inquiry to check out, Patrick was SUPER friendly and responsive. This house was better than we even imagined and worked perfectly for our Leadership Retreat. They even had a ping pong table, great lawn games and the boat house is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. We are already planning our next retreat and look forward to coming back to Carolina Hideaway! Thank you Patrick, for everything!

Submitted May 8, 2018

Awesome

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

James S.

We stayed in April for my wife’s 50th birthday celebration with extended family from New York. Absolutely amazing house with all the necessary amenities plus. All of our guests loved there stay and ranged in ages from 14 to 85. Whether sitting overlooking lake from beach, kayaking in any one of four two man kayaks or enjoying an evening cocktail around the fire pit the grounds and house were amazing. Pat was wonderful to work with and provided wonderful directions and suggestions which all contributed to him being a perfect host. We have stayed at several houses and this is by far our favorite. We look forward to our next visit to Carolina Hideaway!!!

Submitted Apr 30, 2018

Owner's Response:

You just made my day!!

Thanks for the wonderful review. Our goal is always to help families create special lifetime memories, so this review means a lot to me! Thanks for taking the time to write it and we look forward to your next stay at the Carolina Hideaway!

Fantastic family vacation spot.

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Linda C.

We loved our stay and will definitely return!

Submitted Apr 13, 2018

Best family vacation. Ever.

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

I’ve traveled extensively over the last 30 years, both with my (large) family and with just my wife. I’ve never had a better week than my stay at the Carolina Hideaway. The location is ideal, the home is both luxurious and homey at the same time, and Pat was a great host. If you are looking for a place to stay with your family, you’re not going to do better than this. Looking forward to my next visit already.

Submitted Apr 9, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thanks for your kind words. We know that family vacations can be the most cherished weeks of the year, where lots of great memories are made, so always try to provide the best setting possible for our guests. We look forward to having you and your family back at the Hideaway!

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Lake Norman of Catawba, NC, USA

Enjoy the most quiet and relaxing part of the lake from a stunning point with 700 feet of shoreline!. The lake is beautiful, deep, and uncrowded here ... and we're on a point, so if the is a drought and the lake level drops, it will not be a problem at our home (not the case with all homes). Other Activities: boating

Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$250

+$1500 per week for holidays/major race weeks/Davidson graduation
Three day weekend rentals available outside of summer months. No
three day rentals are available between Memorial and Labor Day.
Minimum rental of $1600 plus tax and cleaning.
Monthly rentals outside of summer months are available.
**We are unable to accommodate WEDDINGS or any special event of any kind of more than 20 people.**